Artisan Foods & Farmers Markets
When you combine the best raw materials in Central Otago, with real craftsmanship, you end up with a product that disappears pretty quickly. That’s because they’re things like fresh, local fruits, and the producers are talented artisans. The results range from delicious sauces, chutneys and jams, to baked goods. They last longer in the memory, than they will on your plate.
Central Otago is full of artisans making the most of local produce. You’ll hardly ever find their produce in the supermarket, but that’s half the fun. You will find them at farmers markets, roadside stalls and farm gates where often you will also be meeting and talking to the person who has grown and made the produce on sale.
Jo at Scrubby Gully Preserves and Peonies on the outskirts of Alexandra, is one such passionate artisan producer. Her philosophy about food is all about working with the distinct Central Otago climate, being spray free, sustainable, and preserving excess crop into products that hero the intensity and purity of flavours for others to enjoy.
The wonderful thing about artisan products is that you can take them home or to your accommodation to share with friends and family. Better still pick up a local wine and make up a platter of flavours to share.

A World of Flavour | Artisan Foods and Farmers Market | Ep 3
Farmers Markets and Cellar Doors are perfect for finding flavours of Central Otago you can take home and to share.
YOU'LL BUILD NEW MEMORIES OF WHAT FOOD SHOULD REALLY TASTE LIKE

Artisan Food Makers
Artisan Foods
Artisan food makers, with their local markets and tiny stores, don’t require you to read the labels - they’re happy to share the knowledge of where, and how lovingly these products are made. Everyone is happy to promote these natural delights.

Central Otago Artisan Food Story
Artisan Foods
Here in Central Otago you will meet foodies that came here before you, and stayed. Enticed and challenged by the intensity of this place, prepared to make flavours sing from the edge of the world for only a favoured few.